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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.79, 150.83 and 62.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.79, 150.83 and 62.30 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.79 : 150.83 = 62.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.79/150.83 = 62.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.79x = 150.83 × 62.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.79x = 9,395.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,395.64/100.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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